Policy & Advocacy

In advocating on behalf of children with exceptionalities, CEC examines policy issues, develops appropriate responses to those issues and influences local, state, provincial and federal legislation. CEC also monitors and makes recommendations for program regulations and funding. In addition, CEC maintains a network among its units for influencing policy.

Standards

As the recognized leader for special education professional standards, CEC develops standards, ethics and practices and guidelines to ensure that individuals with exceptionalities have access to well-prepared, career-oriented special educators.

Membership

Through the vision and dedication of more than 27,000 members, CEC sets the standard for high quality education for children and youth with exceptionalities. And, CEC is known as THE source for information, resources and professional development for special educators.

Professional Development

You’ll find professional development offerings to meet the needs of all special educators – including those of you who are time-crunched, cost-conscious or in need of CEUs in order to meet state obligations. Please join us and invite others to engage the potential!

Special Ed Topics

Special Education Topics includes information about the different exceptionality areas; international special education; hot topics in special education; and professional practice topics such as assessment, evidence-based practices and inclusion.

CEC Member Insurance Program

Compare & Save! You’ll find that the rates and policy benefits available through the CEC Member Insurance Program compare favorably with those offered through other associations or quoted online for individual insurance policies. In addition to competitive rates, the CEC member program offers a broad selection of insurance plans and superior customer service. Plans include:

Professional Liability

Professional liability insurance for W-2 employed educators; $1 million or $2 million coverage option.

Student professional liability insurance; $1 million in coverage – only $25 a year!

Private practice professional liability insurance; coverage options up to $1 million per occurrence / $3 million aggregate.

Life Insurance

Group term life insurance plans from New York Life Insurance Company, rated A++ (Superior) for financial strength by A.M. Best Company*.

Accidental death & dismemberment plan; guaranteed acceptance for all members.

Health Insurance

Disability income protection plan

Educator’s dental plan

Individual and group health insurance plans

International travel / medical plans

Cancer insurance plan

Long-term care insurance

Other Protection

GEICO auto / motorcycle insurance

Homeowners / Renters / Condo insurance

Umbrella liability insurance

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance

Identity theft protection

Learn More

Learn more about these plans, apply online, or download applications by visiting the CEC Member Insurance Program website. Or call (800) 821-7303 weekdays and ask for customer service.

CEC’s member program is provided through the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE), a consortium of more than 60 educational associations who work cooperatively to make high-quality, affordable insurance plans available to their members. TIE is administered by Forrest T. Jones & Company (FTJ), a pioneer in serving the insurance needs of educators and association members, with more than 50 years of experience.